Old glue?

[Larry Rose]

This weekend I did a little (very little) house cleaning in the shop and threw away some partly used bottles of glue (Titebond II amd III) because they were at least a year old. Did I waste the glue or do the right thing. I've been burned by trying to use old finishes and was afraid to try this stuff on my next project.

 

[ScottM]

No expert but I do believe I once read that wood glue (tilebond type and CA) has a shelf life of 1 year once opened. Now CA will keep much longer if kept in the frig. Just don't put it on your corn flakes by mistake.

 

[Jeff]

Here's some info from the Titebond FAQ list. It's a useful "guideline" that addresses your question.

http://www.titebond.com/FaqTB.asp

In the overall scheme the cost of the glue is a minor component IMHO.

 

[ehpoole]

I believe the Titebond PVA glues are more temperature sensitive than age sensitive. I have Titebond II and III that is more than 2 years old in a workshop that seldom gets much colder than 50F in the winter. Even after 2+ years they still behave like new glue and give strong bonds.

 

[Larry Rose]

Here's some info from the Titebond FAQ list. It's a useful "guideline" that addresses your question.

http://www.titebond.com/FaqTB.asp

In the overall scheme the cost of the glue is a minor component IMHO.

Jeff, that answers my question...an interesting link.....Thanks